The Home Ministry avoided confirming the existence of a deportation SOP or repatriation mechanism, raising concerns as states intensify migrant crackdowns.
MHA responded to an RTI application
May 27, 2026
05:15 pm
What's the storyThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has refused to clarify if there is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or formal mechanism for the deportation of Bangladeshi nationals.
This comes after an RTI application sought details on the deportation process, including the number deported over the last 25 years, current detentions and awaiting deportation, and any bilateral agreements with Bangladesh.
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